Automakers Charged Up over EVs ... Again
Aug 12, 2009
Washington DC August 12, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that when Nissan Motor Co. CEO Carlos Ghosn drove onto the stage in a 2010 Leaf sedan at the automaker's new Yokohama headquarters earlier this month, there was plenty of hoopla â but none of the usual roar one would expect to hear from a car's internal ... Continue reading
College Car Insurance Basics: Tips for Saving Money and Staying Safe at School
Aug 12, 2009
Insurance.com finds car insurance costs 18 to 22-year-olds $1,808 annually CLEVELAND, Aug. 12 -- As families start planning for college move-in day, many are considering whether to take a car to school. Some students enjoy having the freedom a car brings, allowing them to commute quickly and safely to class, activities ... Continue reading
Cash-for-Clunkers Spurs New Car Shopping Activity on Auto Trader Web Site
Aug 12, 2009
Ultimate Automotive Marketplace Sees 15 Million-Plus Site Traffic Month in July ATLANTA, Aug. 12 -- The Chevrolet Camaro claimed the No. 1 spot on AutoTrader.com's most viewed new vehicles list for the third month in a row, topping off what has become one of the first positive months for new car sales in over a year. C ... Continue reading
Siemens Unveils the First Custom 'Green' Electric Chopper
Aug 12, 2009
First Electric Bike Made by Famed Orange County Choppers; Will Be Featured on Hit TV Show and Donated to Charity NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Siemens announced today that it has teamed up with renowned custom motorcycle manufacturer Orange County Choppers to build the first custom electric motorcycle. The "Siemens Smart Choppe ... Continue reading
EV Maker Coda Automotive Appoints Former Volkswagen and MINI USA Head of Marketing as CMO
Aug 12, 2009
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 12 -- Coda Automotive, a California-based electric car and battery company, has hired Kerri Martin as Chief Marketing Officer in preparation for the launch of its four-door, five-passenger, all-electric sedan in 2010. Prior to joining Coda, Martin was Director of Brand Innovation and Marketin ... Continue reading
Hyundai to Sell Its Luxury Flagship Sedan in U.S. Competes With Mercedes, BMW and Lexus
Aug 12, 2009
Crafted to rival Mercedes, BMW, Lexus and the world's most prestigious luxury automobiles, marking another step in Hyundai's growth as a leading brand PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 12 -- Hyundai is shaking things up at the annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance by announcing its intention to launch its most premium luxur ... Continue reading
kbb.com Study: Domestic Trucks Remain Cornerstone of Strength; Import Truck Consideration Declines
Aug 12, 2009
Ford Claims Top Spot in Consideration, Overtaking Chevrolet IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 12 -- Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today announces the results of the second-quarter 2009 Brand Watch study by Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence, detailing consumers' perceptio ... Continue reading
Aug 12, 2009
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 11 -- Auto enthusiasts can celebrate a personal or professional milestone - or recognize a colleague or loved one's passion - with two commemorative programs benefiting the Walter P. Chrysler Museum Foundation -- Brick Legacy and Adopt-a-Vehicle. The nonprofit Museum, in Auburn Hills, Mich., i ... Continue reading
Save Money By Keeping and Caring for Your 'Clunker'
Aug 11, 2009
"Cash for Clunkers" Not for Everyone; Keeping Current Vehicle Running Efficiently the Best Economic Alternative BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- There's been a lot of talk about "Cash for Clunkers," but for the majority of motorists, purchasing a new car under the "Cash for Clunkers" program is not an ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Expects 230 mpg in City Driving
Aug 11, 2009
First mass-produced vehicle to claim more than 100 mpg composite fuel economy Tentative EPA methodology results show 25 kilowatt hours/100 miles electrical efficiency in city cycle Plugging in daily is key to high-mileage performance WARREN, Mich. - The Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle is expected to achi ... Continue reading
GM Claims 200+ MPG City Rating for Chevrolet Volt (Electric Hybrid)
Aug 11, 2009
DETROIT August 11, 2009; Kevin Krolicki and Soyoung Kim writing for Reuters reported that the Chevrolet Volt -- the electric vehicle General Motors Co is counting on to recharge its image with consumers -- is on track to hit an unprecedented fuel economy rating of 230 miles per gallon in city driving, the automaker sai ... Continue reading
Interest in Cash for Clunkers Declining According to Edmunds.com
Aug 11, 2009
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Cash for Clunkers, which officially launched on July 27 and received an additional two billion dollars in funding on August 7, just days ago, is already seeing interest in the program waning according to Edmunds.com purchase intent data. Edmunds.com, the premier resource for online automotive cons ... Continue reading
Clunkers Program is Rolling Along
Aug 11, 2009
Washington DC August 11, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to the Detroit News, through Monday morning, the nation's auto dealers had submitted vouchers for 273,077 vehicles totaling $1.147 billion under the "cash for clunkers" program. Since Friday, that's another $116 million and nearly 28,000 vehicl ... Continue reading
kbb.com Names 10 Most Fun Clunker Replacements
Aug 11, 2009
Editors Name 10 Exciting New Cars Eligible for Purchase Under Federal 'Cash for Clunkers' Program IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 11 -- The 10 Most Fun Clunker Replacements, www.kbb.com/funclunkerreplacements, today were named by the expert editors from Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car i ... Continue reading
EBay, GM to Start Trial Program to Sell New Cars
Aug 11, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO Aug 10, 2009 Rachel Metz writing for the AP reported that hundreds of General Motors' California dealers will let consumers haggle over the prices of new cars and trucks through the eBay online marketplace under a trial that begins Tuesday. About 225 of California's 250 GM dealers are set to take part in ... Continue reading
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